The Town of Miami Lakes was a big winner for state funding, as Florida Governor Rick Scott approved $1 million for two major capital improvement projects requested by two State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr., and Jose Oliva and State Senator Rene Garcia. The Miami Lakes and Hialeah Representatives secured the funding during the 60-day Legislative Session, $500,000 for phase III of the West Lakes Drainage Improvements and $500,000 for...

  On March 11, the Giving Gators organization hosted its first community fundraiser event at Painting with A Twist in Miami Lakes. The purpose of the event was to help generate funds for high school students within the community, in need of assistance, to attend their 2018 Senior Prom. Due to the generosity and support of all those who participated and contributed, the event was a huge success. Those in attendance included Giving Gators...

  Miami Jewish Health Foundation, along with The Graham Companies, will host its Annual Classic golf tournament at The Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes on April 26. The annual event will bring together business and community leaders to raise funds in support of the Miami Jewish Empathicare Village TM, and the work of Mark Agronin, M.D. Agronin and his team provide a complete range of services for individuals with...

  Ballet Etudes Co. of South Florida, which is celebrating its 43rd anniversary of bringing classical ballet and all genres of dance to the Miami Lakes area, announced its faculty of accredited guest teachers for its 2018 Summer Intensive. Internationally renown teachers Yulia Pivotskaya, Roberto Vega, Marena Perez and Aureo Andino will travel to Miami to teach classes in Ballet Technique, Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Repertoire,...

  Miami Lakes residents Carlos E. Fernandez-Guzman, president and CEO of Pacific National Bank, Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band, and Miami Police Chief Jorge R. Colina were among 14 honorees inducted into Miami-Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame this week for their professional services during a ceremony at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Fernandez-Guzman was honored for his expertise in the banking industry, Casey was inducted...